Early C19th George IV Period Metamorphic Mahogany Extending Dining Table of Wilkinson Patent Type.

Early C19th George IV period metamorphic mahogany extending dining table of Wilkinson patent type.

Ingeniously designed 'metamorphic' mahogany dining table , complete with 3 original extra leaves , which closes to form a fold-over side table of compact form .

This type of patented dining table first advertised in 1807 by the cabinet-making firm of Wilkinson & Sons of Brokers Row , later Ludgate Hill ,London , were created in order to occupy little space when not in use .

The folding-top side-table of d-end form with rear double gate-leg action ,reeded edges , opens with a hinged action , with a brass-mounted 'concertina' or scissor-action carriage beneath which pulls open and extends to accommodate the 3 extra leaves. The 3 original leaves of equal size , all with conforming reeded edges .The front of the closed table having a frieze with a central rectangular classically-inspired tablet , moulded returns and canted corner blocks, drawing its form from classical and ancient design popularised by the neo-classically inspired drawings of the architects and furniture designers of this period .

Raised upon 6 tapering reeded legs with brass castors. The leaves all fitted with original flush-fitting brass receptors to the edges and complete with the corresponding original 8 gilded-brass clips or 'forks'. The open and fully-extended table with the 3 leaves fitted , provides ample space for 8 diners with comfortable leg-room . When fully extended and fitted with the brass forks, it forms a completely flat and stable dining surface . Can of course, be utilised with any number of , or combination of leaves to form a table of the desired size.

Excellent quality table in first-class ,untouched original condition . Though this particular table does not bear the trademark brass plaque to the under-frame stating it was manufactured by Wilkinsons ,this is undoubtedly a London-made table of the highest quality produced by a leading firm of cabinet-makers.

The grade of selected timber is of the highest quality and together with the design of the leg , may also suggest a possible "Gillows of Lancaster and London " attribution .

Excellent original colour , patination and finish , with some marks to the top commensurate with age , purpose and use.

Good consistent mellow colour throughout.

A highly practical table of rare form and design in exceptionally fine and original condition.

H 29"

W 40"

D (closed) 21.5"

L (fully extended) 83"

Frieze 4.5" deep

Each leaf 13.5" deep.

England c.1825

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